Social Media Summer Internship

Express•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Media Summer Internship supports the Express brand at PHOENIX Retail, LLC. The PHOENIX Internship Program is a paid, 10-week program for rising junior and senior undergraduates and graduate students, providing hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to develop professional skills while learning from experienced professionals. The 2027 program runs from June 2 to August 5 and is based at the company’s Columbus, Ohio headquarters, with a four-days-in-office approach. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, relocate to the office location, and commit to the full program; housing accommodations are not provided. The program includes professional-development workshops, networking with leaders, mentorship opportunities, a cross-functional group project, group outings, social events, and volunteer opportunities. Applications close October 30. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student.
Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
Follow the four-days-in-office approach.
Relocate to the office location; housing accommodations are not provided.
Commit to the full 10-week program, June 2 through August 5.
Be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; the company does not sponsor work visas for this position.
Be an active social media user with working knowledge of platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

Nice To Haves

Preferred GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Responsibilities

Monitor social media news, conversations, and trends daily.
Monitor TikTok and YouTube Shorts trends daily.
Find user-generated content and trending posts on Instagram and TikTok for daily engagement.
Assist with social posting, tagging, and LinkInBio requests using SproutSocial.
Attend weekly, bi-weekly, and ad hoc team meetings.
Conduct competitive research for social campaigns as requested.
Stay current with social media best practices, strategies, and industry standards.